Hip-Hop’s Cash Kings 2010:HOV still the King

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Four years ago Jay-Z issued a lyrical taunt to his fellow rappers: “What you call money, I pay more in taxes.” Turns out his line was more than just a boast.

Jay-Z pulled in $63 million over the past 12 months, earning him his second straight hip-hop cash crown. His income level places him in the 35% tax bracket, which means he’ll pay Uncle Sam about $22 million this year–a sum greater than the total earnings of any other rap star besides second-ranked Diddy.

How To: Disable Facebook “Places” Feature

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Yesterday Facebook rolled out a new feature called Places that lets you and your friends check in to locations, Foursquare-style. If you’d prefer to keep your location private, or at least stop your friends from posting it, here’s how.

If you’re not convinced that posting your location can be a bad thing, check out PleaseRobMe for some evidence. Of course, if you’re careful, check-ins aren’t inherently a bad thing.

Mississippi Valley State alumni Jerry Rice’s Hall of Fame Journey

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The stories about Jerry Rice’s unparalleled work ethic are as much a part of his legend as numbers that made him the NFL’s greatest receiver.

The young boy who gained his speed by chasing after horses. The dedicated son who learned about determination from his father while catching bricks during sweltering Mississippi summers.

Verizon and Google in the Tablet biz???

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According to an anonymous Download Squadsource, the rumored Verizon tablet will hit stories November 26, 2010, Black Friday.

Download Squad writes that the tablet will be manufactured by HTC and run on Google’s Chrome operating system.

Facebook Friend Request = Jail???

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Facebook photos, posts, and even “pokes” have all got people in trouble with the law. The case of a Florida man, Harry Bruder, 54, suggests you may want to watch who you “friend” as well.

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Dr. Laura Ending Her Radio Show at End of 2010

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By: Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Laura Schlessinger, the talk show host who recently apologized for saying the N-word 11 times to a caller on the air, said Tuesday she plans to give up her radio show when her contract is up at the end of this year.

The conservative advice maven made the announcement on CNN’s “Larry King Live,” saying she wants to “regain her First Amendment rights.”

Haiti Postpones Ruling on Wyclef Jean’s Bid

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By: Tamara Lush, Associated Press

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s electoral commission said late Tuesday that it was postponing its ruling on who will be allowed to run for president in November elections, leaving hip hop artist Wyclef Jean’s candidacy in limbo.

A statement from the commission, known as the CEP, said it would postpone the announcement until Friday.

Gucci Mane: All Good now with former manager

WTH: Is this mother crazy or something???

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That right there is a picture of Rachel Stieringer’s baby taking some wicked bong rips. She was arrested for posting the picture on Facebook.

Before you freak out: the baby passed a drug test, so this was obviously a staged shot. Anyways, there’s no way a baby has the fine motor control necessary to handle the slide and clear a bong properly. I mean, please.

How To: Manage your NetFlix Queue on your Android Phone

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Are you a Netflix user constantly on the hunt for new titles to add to your Queue? We’ll look at how to manage your Netflix Queue from Your Android phone using the Movies by Flixter App.

Movies by Flixter is a full service movie app that integrates reviews, trailers, and other movie information from sites like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB along with the ability to manage your Netflix queue.

Eight Ways to Get the Best Sleep Ever

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(Health.com) — You’ve done all the obvious stuff — cut out late-night caffeine, made sure your bedroom is dark and cozy, avoided scary movies or struggling with your to-do list right before bed. So why are you still tossing and turning?

“Certain habits you’re unaware of could be sabotaging your sleep,” says Kristen L. Knutson, Ph.D.

Larry Fishburne: Shamed by daughter

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Cowboy Curtis/Furious Styles/DAP/Morpheus/Dr Ray Langston is steamed at his daughter for this recent adult video experience she recently tacked on to her resume. One of Hollywood’s most respected actors broke it down to TMZ reporters on how this issue has shamed him…

Beware of the infamous “Dislike” button on Facebook..It’s not what it seems…

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(CNN) — Lots of people think the Internet is a bit too chipper — so much so that they’veclamored for a “dislike” button on Facebook, which, to date, only officially allows people to “like” content on its site.

Now, some social-media spoilers are trying to turn the public’s desire for that dislike buttoninto a scam, according to a security researcher.

Fantasia: Oh no girl… Don’t even do it

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Police believed they were responding to an attempted suicide after “American Idol” winner Fantasia overdosed on aspirin and other pills at her home in Charlotte, but her manager says she wasn’t trying to kill herself.

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